February 23, 2026—The state House and Senate dropped their operating budget proposals late Sunday, February 22, with public hearings scheduled for 4 pm February 23 in the Appropriations and Ways and Means committees.   For higher education, the budget outlook overall remains lean. Cuts from last session remain in… Continue Reading →

February 6, 2026—With the chairs of the Legislature’s higher education committees calling for protection of public higher education budgets, lawmakers are beginning to hammer out the Senate and House respective budget proposals. Meanwhile, Evergreen alumni, students, faculty and staff are mobilizing to tell Evergreen stories that demonstrate the need to… Continue Reading →